Introduction: Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a challenge, especially for us shorter folks. Fortunately, this DIY sewing hack for shortening jeans offers a simple solution while preserving the original hem’s style. In this article, I’ll share this trick along with a tutorial to guide you through the entire process.
Materials Needed:
- Jeans to be shortened
- Straight pin
- Sewing machine
- Iron
DIY Tutorial Steps:
- Preparation: Insert a straight pin along the desired hem length. This pin will serve as a guide for the sewing.
- Pant Hem: With the pants right side out, fold the existing hem just above the marked line with the pin. Sew just above the current hem’s fold.
- Pressing: Iron the fold to keep the fabric in place as you sew around each pant leg. Once sewn, fold the excess into the pant leg and press with an iron.
- Stitching Folded Sections: Turn the pants inside out and stitch by hand or machine the folded sections to the side seams to prevent them from falling down.
- Unique Styling: This hack creates extra thickness at the bottom of your jeans, giving them a nice open flare.
Conclusion: Now you have perfectly tailored jeans with the original hem preserved. Use this sewing hack to customize the length of your jeans while maintaining their unique style. Enjoy your new jeans with pride!
